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That is what I told Jim. Two images in different seasons. Is it an incorrect description? You know, I'm not a native English speaking, therefore accept any advice from those countries where the people get English with breast milk from mother.

The following is the method I used for creating the snowy image effect:

Overview---------------A color image is converted to an "infrared" greyscale image in DxO Pro 10 (using the "FilmPack 3" app as a "plug-in" or "extension" with DxO Pro 10 as the host) and then composited with the color version in Photoshop.

Some side notes here...In my experience there is no substitute for a real infrared filter for your camera. However, there are times when a real filter is not practical (or to eliminate it from consideration if there isn't a filter that fits your camera). Instead You have to go with an emulation. This particular image falls into the impractical situation as there was a very slight breeze blowing which moved the leaves around - and one needs a pin tight registration for this effect.

The best infrared effect (filter or emulation) occurs when well lit green leaves and blue skies are in abundance in your images. Deep quarter tones are not suitable. A solid blue sky makes it easy to "pull a matte".

Also re-mentioning that I am using FilmPack 3, if You are using a different version "Step 1" below might have a variance from my result. In addition, FilmPack is not the only infrared "emulation" available, but in general, I have found the particular rendering I used to be the closest to a real IF filter.

Also - most importantly! - these steps are what I used for this image. Another image would probably have variations to the settings specified below... Experiment with your own creations.

c) Under the "Blend If:" section: - "Grey" setting to improve the contrast. - "Blue" to bring back (mask) the sky.

(Please see attachment "Layer_Style.png")

Step 4-----------a) Create a "Black & White" adjustment layer (using the "Default" preset) on top of the infrared image.b) Set the "Blending Mode" of this adjustment layer to "Soft Light".c) Set the opacity of this adjustment layer to 50%.

These settings pop the color & contrast of the composite image (the look of a clear, crisp winter day).

Note: The "Black & White" adjustment layer has its own "Infrared" preset. Depending on the lighting, I find this preset can work well with portraits, when you desire a different look.

Step 5-----------a) Create a layer mask for the "Black & White" adjustment layer. I used this mask to selectively paint out the "too deep" shadows that are the result of using the "Black & White" filter set to "Soft Light", and so reveals the softer shadows from the original image. You can also attenuate the shadows using the "Layer Style" panel "Blend If: Grey" and pull the black point to the right (option-drag the black point to split it, which creates a "fuzzier" selection control that softens the effect.)

b) Create a layer mask for the "Infrared" layer. I used this mask to restore color from the underlying "original" image, such as here - the red shed, horse trailer, & house (in deep shadows on the right).

(Please see attachment "Layers.png")

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We're done...While your image may require different settings, you have a basis point from which to start.As always - Experiment!